Assistant Director Of Athletic Strategic Communications

Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics

State College, PA, US
Base: $46,400.00 - $74,000.00; bonus/equity: not s...
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Bachelor's degree in journalism or pr
Knowledge of ncaa rules and compliance
Proficiency in adobe creative cloud suite
The successful candidate will serve as the sport contact for Penn State's nationally-ranked women's ice hockey and cross country/track & field teams

Job Summary

  • The successful candidate will serve as the sport contact for Penn State's nationally-ranked women's ice hockey and cross country/track & field teams.
  • Duties include generating feature content, producing news releases, responding to media requests, and facilitating social media strategies across multiple platforms.
  • Penn State offers a competitive benefits package including comprehensive medical coverage, robust retirement plans, and a generous 75% tuition discount.

Matching Summary

The successful candidate will serve as the sport contact for Penn State's nationally-ranked women's ice hockey and cross country/track & field teams.

Salary

Base: $46,400.00 - $74,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, 75% tuition discount

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in journalism or PR
  • Knowledge of NCAA rules and compliance
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
  • Experience with website content management systems
  • Ability to staff home and away athletic events

Nice-to-have

  • Photography and video recording/editing skills
  • Statcrew/NCAA Live Stats experience
  • Supervisory experience with student assistants
  • Creativity and initiative in independent work

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • 1-3+ years relevant experience depending on grade
  • Valid driver's license and motor vehicle records check
  • Successful completion of background checks

Work Rights

Not specified

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